Thinking in Java (2nd Edition) (with CD ROM) - Softcover

Eckel, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130273635 ISBN 13: 9780130273635

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2000

Synopsis

For courses in intermediate Java programming or object-oriented programming.

The release of Java 2 has caused numerous changes in the Java programming language. Bruce Eckel revises his award-winning Java book to cover such hot topics as enterprise programming, Swing, and Java servelets, as well as numerous other changes throughout the book.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Eckel is the author of Thinking in C++, which won the Software Development Jolt Award for best book on 1995. He's been professionally programming for 20 years and has been teaching people throughout the world how to program with objects since 1986, first as a reknowned speaker and consultant on C++ and now in Java. He was a voting member of the C++ Standards Committee, has written 5 other books on object-oriented programming, published over 150 articles, and has been a columnist for various computer magazines, including the Java columnist for Web Techniques. He chairs the C++ and Java tracks for the Software Development Conference and holds a BS in Applied Physics and an MS in Computer Engineering.

From the Back Cover

The Definitive Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in the Language of the World-Wide Web

Full text updates and code at HTTP://WWW.BRUCEECKEL.COM

JavaWorld Reader's Choice Award for best book, 2000
Java Developer's Journal Editor's Choice Award for best book, 1999
Software Development Magazine Productivity Award, 1999

From the fundamentals of Java syntax to its most advanced features (distributed computing, advanced object-oriented capabilities, multithreading), "Thinking in Java" is designed to teach. Bruce Eckel's readable style and small, direct programming examples make even the most arcane concepts clear.

• Java 2 only!
• First edition covering Java 1 on CD ROM and downloadable from www.BruceEckel.com
• For beginners and experts alike.
• Teaches Java linguistics, not platform-dependent mechanics.
• Thorough coverage of fundamentals, demonstrates advanced topics.
• 300+ working Java programs, 15,000+ lines of code.
• Source code on the CD and downloadable.
• Explains sound object-oriented principles as they apply to Java.
• From an independent voice, award-winning author Bruce Eckel.
• Regular updates of this book available of this book available online.
• Companion CD with more than 15 hours of audio lectures by Bruce Eckel available online.
• Live seminars available. See schedule at www.BruceEckel.com

What People Are Saying: "The best book on Java... Your depth is amazing," "Definitely the thinking person's choice in a Java book," "One of the absolutely best programming tutorials I've seen, for any language."

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130273635
• ISBN 13: 9780130273635
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1128